New York City Council challengers are (literally) giving incumbents a run for their money

A little bit of money goes a long way in municipal elections, where low voter turnout can tip the scales toward one candidate. And nowhere is that more true than in New York City Council races, where candidates – even newcomers without deep institutional ties – can obtain generous amounts of cash through the city’s public matching funds program. With the 2025 cycle underway and candidates’ campaign finances trickling in, here are some of the primary challengers making the biggest splashes, according to filings with the New York City Campaign Finance Board.




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